Bill Splitter
Split a restaurant bill equally among multiple people with tip
Enter values above to split the bill
How to Use
- Enter the total bill amount (before tip).
- Enter the tip percentage you'd like to leave.
- Enter the number of people splitting the bill.
- Click 'Split Bill' to see how much each person owes.
- Round up slightly to account for rounding differences.
About Bill Splitting
Equal Split Method
The equal split is the simplest method: everyone pays the same amount regardless of what they ordered. Total with tip ÷ number of people. This works well for groups of friends with similar orders. It can feel unfair when there's a big price difference in what people ordered.
Itemized vs. Equal Split
For fairer splitting, itemize: each person pays for their own items plus a proportional share of tax and tip. This is more complex but equitable. Some restaurants will print separate checks on request. Many payment apps now support itemized bill splitting with photo recognition.
Handling Rounding
When dividing bills, rounding creates small discrepancies. If each person's share is $23.33, collecting $23.34 from some and $23.32 from others adds up to the exact total. A practical solution: one person covers the rounding difference, or use digital transfers for exact amounts.
Digital Payment Options
Digital payment apps make splitting easy: WeChat Pay and Alipay in China, Venmo and PayPal in the US, Monzo and Revolut in Europe. One person pays the bill and others transfer their share. QR code payment splitting features let everyone pay their portion directly. Always confirm the total before splitting to avoid disputes.
Key Features
- Calculates equal split including tip for any group size
- Shows subtotal, tip amount, total, and per-person breakdown
- Supports custom tip percentages
- Instant calculation for any number of people